[Marshall Community Foundation](https://marshallcf.org)

April 1, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027

$751–$24,999 per award; moderate-sized project funding; quarterly cycles

Supports mid-sized community projects benefiting Marshall, MI and surrounding townships, with an emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and addressing local needs.

--- ## Description The Momentum Grant, administered by the Marshall Community Foundation, provides flexible funding for mid-sized projects that benefit residents of the City of Marshall and surrounding townships in Calhoun County, Michigan. The grant aims to address community needs and priorities, encourage collaboration among organizations, promote innovation, support underserved populations, and foster youth development. Projects funded should yield substantial community benefits, enhance self-sufficiency, and address underlying local challenges. The grant encourages applicants to seek matching or challenge funds and discourages duplication of services. --- ## Due Dates - April 1, 2026: Momentum Grant completed application submission deadline (April 1 quarterly cycle) - July 1, 2026: Momentum Grant completed application submission deadline (July 1 quarterly cycle) - October 1, 2026: Momentum Grant completed application submission deadline (October 1 quarterly cycle) - January 1, 2027: Momentum Grant completed application submission deadline (January 1 quarterly cycle) Applications may be submitted at any time, but to be considered for a given quarterly cycle, all required materials must be submitted by the listed deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award range: **$751 to $24,999** per grant. - Designed for moderate-sized requests that align with Foundation priorities. - Requests of $5,000 or more must have additional funding sources (MCF cannot be the only funder). - Requests over $75,000 are not eligible for this program. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Non-profit, tax-exempt organizations - Schools - Churches (for non-sectarian purposes) - Cities and townships in the greater Marshall area and Calhoun County **Geographic focus:** Projects must primarily benefit residents of the City of Marshall and surrounding townships within Calhoun County, Michigan. **Ineligible requests include:** - Legislative or political projects - Religious/sectarian purposes - Annual fundraising drives or capital campaigns - General operating expenses (with limited exceptions for direct program salaries) - Endowments, debt reduction - Projects benefiting only individuals or lacking community impact - Requests over $75,000 - Requests of $5,000+ with MCF as the only funding source - Organizations with outstanding or unapproved final reports from previous MCF grants --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Priorities:** Read the Foundation’s grant-making priorities ([see details](https://marshallcf.org/receive/grants/#priorities)). 2. **Contact MCF:** Discuss your proposal with the Foundation ([contact page](https://marshallcf.org/contact/)). 3. **Create Grantee Profile:** Register and upload required organizational documents ([create profile](https://marshallcf.org/receive/grants/create-grant-profile/)): - IRS Determination Letter - Board Roster - Most recent IRS Form 990 - Annual Operating Budget 4. **Complete Application:** Access and fill out the Momentum Grant application ([apply here](https://marshallcf.org/receive/grants/apply/)). 5. **Upload Supporting Documents:** Include letters of support, vendor bids/estimates, etc. 6. **Submit Application:** Once submitted, applications cannot be edited. 7. **Review:** Applications are reviewed quarterly by the Grant Review Committee and, for youth-related projects, also by the Youth Advisory Council. Final decisions are made by the MCF Board of Trustees. 8. **Final Report:** If funded, submit a final report upon project completion ([final report submission](https://marshallcf.org/receive/grants/final-report/)). Approval may take up to three months. --- ## Additional Information - Incomplete applications will not be considered. - Applications submitted after a deadline roll to the next review cycle. - Historical information on previously funded projects is available ([see grantmaking history](https://marshallcf.org/receive/grants/)). --- ## External Links - [Marshall Community Foundation Grants Overview](https://marshallcf.org/receive/grants/) - [Grant-Making Priorities](https://marshallcf.org/receive/grants/#priorities) - [Create a Grantee Profile](https://marshallcf.org/receive/grants/create-grant-profile/) - [Apply for a Momentum Grant](https://marshallcf.org/receive/grants/apply/) - [Final Report Submission](https://marshallcf.org/receive/grants/final-report/) - [Contact Marshall Community Foundation](https://marshallcf.org/contact/) - [Grantmaking History & Examples](https://marshallcf.org/receive/grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |----------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 269-781-2273 | | Email | info@marshallcf.org | | Address | 614 Homer Rd. Marshall, MI 49068 | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://marshallcf.org/contact/) |

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